libtmux-mcp
Supports UIby tmux-python
Give your AI agent hands inside the terminal to manage tmux sessions, windows, and panes.
What it does
libtmux-mcp is an MCP server that allows AI agents to orchestrate tmux environments. It enables assistants to create sessions, run shell commands, read real-time pane output, and manage complex terminal layouts without manual copy-pasting.
Tools
create_session: Starts a new tmux session.send_keys: Sends characters or commands to a specific pane.capture_pane: Reads the current visible content of a pane.split_window: Divides a window into multiple panes for side-by-side execution.list_sessions: Lists all active tmux sessions.wait_for_text: Pauses until specific output appears in a pane.
Installation
Install and run via uvx:
uvx libtmux-mcp
For Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"tmux": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["libtmux-mcp"]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
Confirmed support for Claude, Codex, Gemini-CLI, and Cursor.
Quick install
uvx libtmux-mcpInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 4/28/2026
- stars
- 0
Categories
Choose your AI client and follow the steps below.
Codex
Add 'tmux' to AGENTS.md or mcp config using 'uvx libtmux-mcp'Cursor
Add to MCP settings: { "mcpServers": { "tmux": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["libtmux-mcp"] } } }Gemini CLI
Add to settings.json: { "mcpServers": { "tmux": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["libtmux-mcp"] } } }Claude Desktop
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